In most cases, the management of an organisation is the one that is accountable for addressing the problem of demotivated employees and the one that is required to take the initiative to solve the problem. In Islam, a successful leader must have the ability to motivate the people who follow him. Nevertheless, there is still one point that needs to be answered: what happens if management itself has problems with motivation?
Since management needs to be motivated before they can effectively motivate their staff, this should not take place. Consequently, one of the things that management may do for themselves with Allah SWT (Habluminallah motivation is to develop his or her relationship) and with other people (written with two purposes in mind) is to improve their relationship with both of these groups of people. The most important objective Habluminannas).
This article’s objective is to determine the driving forces behind the concepts of Habluminallah and Habluminannas, which form the basis of the study. The second objective is to investigate the ways in which these ideas can be used to the motivation of management. The qualitative approach to document analysis will be utilised in the process of analysing this report. An investigation concludes that management needs to pay more attention to the concepts of Habluminallah and Habluminannas in order to boost the amount of motivation that workers have for their jobs. This will thereafter have a good effect on the motivation of employees, as well as the performance of the institutions in which they are employed.
Surah Ali ‘Imran [3]: 112
ضُرِبَتْ عَلَيْهِمُ الذِّلَّةُ اَيْنَ مَا ثُقِفُوْٓا اِلَّا بِحَبْلٍ مِّنَ اللّٰهِ وَحَبْلٍ مِّنَ النَّاسِ وَبَاۤءُوْ بِغَضَبٍ مِّنَ اللّٰهِ وَضُرِبَتْ عَلَيْهِمُ الْمَسْكَنَةُ ۗ ذٰلِكَ بِاَنَّهُمْ كَانُوْا يَكْفُرُوْنَ بِاٰيٰتِ اللّٰهِ وَيَقْتُلُوْنَ الْاَنْبِۢيَاۤءَ بِغَيْرِ حَقٍّۗ ذٰلِكَ بِمَا عَصَوْا وَّكَانُوْا يَعْتَدُوْنَ
They have been put under humiliation [by Allah] wherever they are overtaken, except for a rope [i.e., covenant] from Allah and a rope [i.e., treaty] from the people [i.e., the Muslims]. And they have drawn upon themselves anger from Allah and have been put under destitution. That is because they disbelieved in [i.e., rejected] the verses of Allah and killed the prophets without right. That is because they disobeyed and [habitually] transgressed. (Ali ‘Imran [3]: 112)
The surah focuses on two important concepts where we must take good care of two relationships. First, the relationship between humans and Allah (Habluminallah) and second, the relationship between humans (Habluminannas). In other words, Habluminallah and Habluminannas mean a good relationship with Allah SWT and with fellow human beings.
Islam teaches that a good relationship with God alone is not enough. Diligent worship, such as prayer, zakat, and fasting, is not enough but must also be balanced with good relationships with fellow human beings. As a result, both vertical (Habluminallah) and horizontal (Habluminannas) relationships must be in balance to maintain harmony in the society and community.
Meaning of Habluminallah and Habluminannas
In the language, hablun means rope or connection. Habluminallah means the relationship between man and God, the vertical relationship between man and God.
Habluminallah, according to the language, means a relationship with God. The best relationship with Allah SWT is faith and piety — carrying out all His commands and avoiding all His prohibitions.
In the language, Habluminannas means human relations, a horizontal relationship between people and people.
Habluminannas is a good relationship with fellow human beings. Social harmony with neighbours, coworkers, environment, etc.
The guidance of Habluminannas, among others, is in the following hadith of the Prophet
عَنْ أَبِي ذَرّ جُنْدُبْ بْنِ جُنَادَةَ وَأَبِي عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ مُعَاذ بْن جَبَلٍ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُمَا عَنْ رَسُوْلِ اللهِ صلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ : وَخَالِقِ النَّاسَ بِخُلُقٍ حَسَنٍ ”……..
“From Abu Dzar Jundub bin Junadah and Abu Abdirrahman Muadz bin Jabal radhiyallahu ‘anhuma, from the Messenger of Allah, may God bless him and grant him peace, he said, ” …….And get along with people with noble morals.” (HR. At-Tirmidhi, and he said: Hadith Hasan Sahih).
Key to Habluminannas
Good relationships with fellow human beings begin with getting to know each other (ta’aruf) to create mutual understanding.
يٰٓاَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اِنَّا خَلَقْنٰكُمْ مِّنْ ذَكَرٍ وَّاُنْثٰى وَجَعَلْنٰكُمْ شُعُوْبًا وَّقَبَاۤىِٕلَ لِتَعَارَفُوْا ۚ اِنَّ اَكْرَمَكُمْ عِنْدَ اللّٰهِ اَتْقٰىكُمْ ۗاِنَّ اللّٰهَ عَلِيْمٌ خَبِيْرٌ
“O mankind, indeed, we created you from a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes so that you may know each other. Indeed, the noblest among you in the sight of Allah is the most pious among you. Indeed, Allah is All-Knowing and All-Knowing.” (QS Al Hujurat: 13).
The key to relationships with fellow human beings is good morals.
أَكْمَلُ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِيمَانًا أَحْسَنُهُمْ خُلُقًا
“The believer whose faith is most perfect is the one whose morals are the best.” (HR. At-Tirmidhi No. 2612, he said: Sahih Hadith).
Even in another hadith, it is mentioned on the Day of Judgment, the person closest to the Messenger of Allah is the one with the best character.
Organisational Behaviour in Relation to Habluminallah
Most of the time, motivated employees are a wonderful asset to the organisation for which they work. The leadership is required to have a constant awareness of his position as a servant of Allah SWT. He was made by Him to surrender and submit to Him in obedience and reverence and to refrain from committing the things that He forbids. The managers will be pushed and encouraged to work as a result of their knowledge of this status, as working is regarded as a form of worship to Allah SWT.
By worshipping Allah SWT, the manager can simultaneously develop his relationship with Allah SWT and increase his own level of motivation. Therefore, the management could use the verse of al-Furqan as a reference to build a relationship with Allah SWT and raise the degree of motivation to attain their goals. This stanza addresses four characteristics that all individuals share. They pray at night because they have a healthy regard for the Quran, a healthy fear of Allah’s punishments, and a healthy respect for Allah as the centre of their lives. To increase levels of self-motivation, all Muslims, including managers, are required to pray according to these four tenets and styles.
Worshipping Allah SWT does not merely refer to the necessary acts of worship; rather, it embraces any good deeds, honest endeavours, and vocations that are undertaken with the purpose of gaining Allah SWT’s blessings. Any act of worship must adhere to three tenets to be considered real. Seeking out His compassion ought to be the primary emphasis of this endeavour. Second, one must be truthful in carrying out Allah’s instructions and give up anything that Allah has forbidden. Thirdly, putting into practice what Rasulullah observed had been accomplished in the past. These three fundamental characteristics can be used by the management team to raise their own motivation, which can then be used to increase the motivation of the employees under their supervision.
Inevitably, a manager’s iman (faith) and taqwa will be affected when he submits to Allah SWT through his profession or career. In Islam, both religion and reverence are seen as significant motivators. Those who adhere to these principles will have an innate motivation to work because they will view their occupation as an act of worship to Allah SWT. The managers will consistently believe that they are caliphs and servants of Allah the Highest.
A manager with a strong faith will always feel accountable and driven to fulfil his management duties. This is because a manager with strong faith will always believe in the existence of Allah SWT, which will indirectly encourage him because Allah SWT will evaluate all he does. Therefore, in order for Allah SWT to recognise his efforts, he must fulfil his responsibilities on earth in accordance with Allah SWT’s commandments. The award that has been decided by Allah SWT ought to also serve as an incentive for managers to do their jobs with more devotion and reliability. Those in management who can maintain such a high level of motivation also have a deep faith in Allah SWT.
Every act of worship undertaken by the management, such as employee motivation, must have a connection to Allah SWT. The work accomplished when connecting with Allah SWT will enable management to always feel Allah’s presence, thereby increasing their work motivation. In order to increase employee motivation, management might establish the suggested conditions of worship. The five components are the following; the fundamental acts of worship are not overlooked. The first requirement is supported by Mustaffa’s opinion, and the conclusion is that in order to increase work motivation, management must sincerely believe that labour is a form of devotion conducted to win Allah SWT’s blessings and not just for monetary benefit. Allah SWT would grant mercy and benefits to those in management who sincerely intend to see their work as an act of worship.
For the second term, which is that the substance does not violate Islamic shari’a, management must ensure that, in order to increase motivation, the task performed must be predicated on submission to Allah SWT. Tawheed should be the content, essence, and foundation of one’s morality in every aspect of management. With Tawheed, the management will have greater faith in Allah SWT’s might and will refrain from indulging in any of Allah SWT’s forbidden actions. A high degree of Tawheed will foster management that is always committed to maintaining justice, devoted to carrying out their duties, and obedient to Allah SWT’s injunctions. The level of Tawheed of the administration will determine their level of taqwa in governing the institution. Shariah compliant execution is the third criterion. In this context, the management must ensure that whatever he does to improve his job motivation avoids mazmumah values but that he practises mahmudah values and does not engage in anything deviant since it could prevent one from gaining Allah SWT’s compassion.
In every act of worship, humanity must avoid engaging in or even approaching mazmumah characteristics, such as dishonesty and arrogance, lest Allah SWT rejects the worship. As he adheres to mahmudah ideals and the shari’a, this should motivate the management to work harder.
In addition to encouraging them to follow moral standards, the management’s relationship with Allah SWT enables them to view their position as an opportunity to manage themselves and their employees better. Those in management who observe mahmudah at work would be more motivated and devoted to their duties since they would consider it as a directive from Allah SWT to attain His rewards. Fourthly, the result must not be in violation of sharia law. When management succeeds in motivating itself and achieving success and the institution’s objectives, they cannot be arrogant and egotistical; rather, they must work harder and pray that Allah SWT will reward their success. When he succeeds in self-motivation and submission to Allah SWT, as a symbol of His love for His obedient servant, Allah SWT will bless him with His mercy.
The third criterion is avoiding disregarding fundamental acts of worship. In addition to prayers, fasting, and zakat, they include various acts of worship. In this perspective, a person who performs the essential acts of worship will strengthen his relationship with Allah S.W.T., which will increase his motivation to submit to Allah SWT in his endeavours and professions.
Conclusion
A bankrupt person is a person who, when the Day of Judgment comes, brings the reward of prayer, zakat, and other obligatory acts of worship, but while living in the world, this person says ugly words, slanders, and criticises his neighbours, so that the reward of this person decreases little by little because protest from other oppressed human beings. The reward is taken and added to the sin of the oppressed human. This shows that this human being does not maintain a balance between the relationship with God and with other humans. Hurting neighbours, persecuting other people, or other oppressors causes his worship to be wasted and thrown into hell.
We can learn the lesson of being merciful to creatures no matter how small, which, if we do, by God’s grace, can lead us to His heaven. Especially if we have compassion for people in need, especially when conditions are like this pandemic, then it would be good if we empathise and sympathise to help and lift our brothers in need who are affected by the current conditions.